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DCZ 3825

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,546 mi
Last recorded61,546 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 3825
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 61,546 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 61,359 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 48,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight leak from offside rear damper assy

Pass 9 Feb 2012 44,339 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 40,940 miles

slight play in offside steering

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside windscreen wiper juddering on screen

offside front tyre worn edges

offside rear tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 9 Sep 2009 28,849 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 22,217 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 18,237 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 18,209 miles

Centre Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 15,800 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Oct 2006 15,200 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear suspension ram damp

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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DCZ 3825 is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 89,012 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DCZ 3825, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DCZ 3825 registered?

DCZ 3825 is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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